Health plans required to cover doula services, commissioner of commerce required to defray the cost of coverage of doula services, doula services coverage language modified, and money appropriated.

Summary

The bill would make doula services a mandatory benefit for all health plans in Minnesota, eliminating deductibles, co‑pays, and other cost‑sharing. It also adds doula coverage to the state’s medical assistance program, with the commissioner of commerce reimbursing insurers for the added expense. The measure aims to improve maternal health outcomes by expanding access to certified doulas.

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